Construction Project Estimator at Vequity Construction

Candidate must be able to successfully organize, manage, log, and monitor bidding and project documents (plans, specifications, RFI's, change documents, submittals, communications records, as-built documents, operations and maintenance manuals, meeting minutes, etc.) and provide general support to the project team. Construction monitoring tasks include interpretation of construction drawings, understanding of the construction process, measurement of work in place, quality assurance, field observations, development of RFI's, and problem solving. Development of effective communications and mechanisms for resolving conflicts among the various participant is essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Estimating

  Participate in preparing estimates for new projects, gaining knowledge of project comparison estimating, take-off estimating, and category square footage comparison estimating.

  
  

• Cost Management: Participate in the preparation of job cost reports utilizing accounting reports, field resources, and project management resources. Participate in the preparation of Applications for Payment to the project owner.
• Contract Administration

  Participate in selecting appropriate subcontractors, preparing bidding documents, creating bid evaluations, analyzing bids, and making recommendations to the Project Manager on subcontractor selection using fair methods and practices. Participate in writing all subcontractor contracts and change order agreements for Project Manager's approval and signature.

  
  

• Schedule Management

  Participate in the preparation of project schedules utilizing historical averages, field resources, project management resources and industry resources. Participate in identifying project problems and gathering information on alternative solutions.

  
  

• Quality Assurance

  Become familiar with the company’s Quality Assurance Program and specific project Quality Assurance programs including research and revision recommendations.

  
  

• Safety

  Become familiar with the company’s Safety Program and participate in preparing specific safety measures and programs that are reviewed and approved by the appropriate Project Manager.

  
  

• Client Relations & Business Development: Participate in appropriate project coordination meetings with the owner or owner's representative. Become familiar with the company’s various proposal formats and participate in preparing new client proposals for review and approval by the appropriate Project Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Project Estimating and budgeting
• Subcontractor awards
• Change order review, break down and approval of costs.
• Assist in the construction project from start to finish.
• Assisting in project accounting functions including managing the budget, tracking expenses, and minimizing exposure and risk in the project
• Assist in maintaining construction schedules
• Communicate effectively with contractors responsible for completing various phases of the project
• Assist in coordination efforts of all parties involved in the project, including architects, consultants, contractors, and sub-contractors
• Monitor progress of construction activities on a regular basis and hold regular status meetings with all the sub-teams
• Maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality, and safety standards
• Assist in on site construction supervision

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
• Three to five years of experience in the construction industry. Retail, Multi-, or single-family housing, student housing, senior living, commercial, warehouses, or other industrial building experience a plus.
• Experience in estimating and conceptual budgeting.
• Able to communicate effectively and work productively with others.
• Other success factors include attention to detail, problem solving, reliability, thoroughness, positive attitude, professionalism, and an eagerness to learn
• Ability to use a computer, the Internet, and word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and email software